Denver Nuggets vs. Houston Rockets: Live Score and Analysis

The Houston Rockets defeated the Denver Nuggets 130-125 Sunday night in an overtime thriller that saw the Rockets overcome a 14-point deficit with 4:30 remaining in regulation.

After scoring a franchise-record 47 points in the second quarter, the Rockets led by 17 at halftime, but coughed up that lead by the end of the third quarter, when the Nuggets outscored the opposition, 36-19.

James Harden led all scorers with 32 points and nailed a game-tying three-pointer with a shade over seven seconds remaining in regulation to tie things up at 117. He also dished out 10 assists and shot 11-of-12 from the free-throw line on a night when the Rockets attempted 27 more free throws than the Nuggets.

Starting in place of Dwight Howard, Omer Asik scored 18 points and tied a career-high with 23 rebounds (seven offensive) in 43 minutes.